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What does it mean if your cat has a bump that appeared overnight?
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∙ 7y ago
Cats do scratch. And cats scratch other cats. Because their nails are thin and sharp, a cat claw can penetrate into the skin and underlying tissues. Bacteria exists on cat's claws from its own feces and urine. When a cat scratches or gets scratched, the bacteria is pushed into the tissues. As bacteria colonize in one place, it makes an abscess-- a pocket of infection that forms under the skin. The outer skin can have a tiny scab or even look fine, but the infection is under the skin. So take the kitty to a Vet. Depending on the size of the abscess, the vet might drain it. Possibly the vet will give a shot of antibiotic, and definitely a prescription for liquid antibiotic. IF you give the cat all its medicine, it will be fine within 10 days. It can cost about $35 for the office visit and another $35 for the draining and medications. Note: Some vets used to write the prescription in the owner's name so the owner can get people pills to give to the cat (to save money); ask but your vet might not want to do this. But you can't let the kitty suffer-- it has to go to a vet now.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 7y agoThey might also be legitimately called tumors or growths, even if they're not cancerous. These words simply describe enlargements under or within the skin.
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How much does it cost to have a cat in the vet overnight?
It depends on your vet and why your cat would be in. You'll have to ask your vet.
Your cat has a small bump on her throat under her chin where you would scratch her. what could it be?
A small bump on the throat of a cat could be a number of things. This could be a lypoma, it could be some type of infected injury, or it could be a tumor.
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It could be an abscess, an allergic reaction, or even a cancerous growth. You should take your cat to the vet immediately.
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What is wrong with a cat if it has a purple bump on itself?
well i suggest u kill it. wwith a battle ax.
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Cat whiskers are so they don't bump into things. They let the cat know if the rest of their body will fit into a place so they won't get stuck.
A cat is at the bottom of a 20m well each day he climbs 5m but overnight he falls 4m how many days will it take the cat to climb out of the well?
14 days
What if your cat has a bleeding bump on her back leg She 12 years old you live in the country so she is out a lot Could her being attacked by an animal cause this bump What can you o now to help her?
You can get your kitten to a vet quickly.
